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    1979 80HP Mercury

    Exactly what steps do you take in the driveway to start your motor ? On muffs?
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    1975 Johnson 70hp

    These two paragraphs appear to counter each other...first says don't use seafoam then second paragraph says to use a similar product.....used seafoam for many years, works great !
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    Years back a friend bought a vehicle with traction control. The dealer made a big deal about it and how well it works on snow and icy conditions especially with older drivers. After a good snow fall he decided to try this out in a large empty parking lot. He got up to around 25-30 mph and...
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    Trailer guides

    Yesser, short tongue trailers can make a guy look really bad ! I take great pride in my ability to back up a trailer. Over 300' to back in my drive to my barn where the boat is stored. Plus two curves to swing trailer around so not a straight back in. Borrowed the neighbors short tongue small...
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    not allowed - please see the rules

    Would be nice to know what is not allowed....
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    That is becoming a big issue according to my insurance agent !!
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    1998 9.9 Mercury 2 stroke idling issue

    Most of the tiney passages are to small to see if they are clogged, and rebuild kits come with needles and seats along with new gaskets. Using the old stuff rarely works...
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    1998 9.9 Mercury 2 stroke idling issue

    You can talk to the folks at that source about your wants and needs, they have always been helpful to me. Sounds like you don't have much experience with small engines, so ask them for the correct parts, just have you model and serial numbers handy to get the correct parts. Look for a factory...
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    Let's talk skill...

    When wind and current are an issue....have had to do that a number of times !!
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    1998 9.9 Mercury 2 stroke idling issue

    And a good factory carb rebuild kit with new seats and gaskets plus the info to set the carb up correctly to start. Well worth the time and money ! If you think the carb is good and clean then it is time for a rebuild....
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    More speed from 9.9 merc

    You mentioned changing props from a 10x7 to a 9.25x9....which means you made it worse. If your only getting 3k rpm, you need less pitch on the prop. However, it sounds like you have other motor issues to address first. Get the motor running properly before swapping props.
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    Frogs, Lizards and Wasps

    About the size of today's chicken wings ! Can't believe how small they have become, yet the price is higher !
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    1963 Starcraft 18' Holiday replacement windshield

    Never use plexiglass, it scratches very easy ! Use polycarbonate ( lexan) far more resistant to scratches. You can even purchase " hardened" polycarbonate that makes it more scratch resistant. If you choose to use any type if plastic over glass, be sure you follow instructions on cleaning it!
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    Frogs, Lizards and Wasps

    We had a carpenter bee invasion a few years back. Bought a grease needle for a grease gun, stick the needle in the hole and fill with grease. Remove the needle and finished filling the bee hole. Haven't saw a new hole since. That bad summer I had to keep grease in the holes as they kept...
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    Recommendation for gps display

    Visit your local boating/ fishing store such as bass pro or Cab else's and look at their displays. There people should be able to explain and demonstrate the various units. I have an older (2013) Low dance with a North American card that shows alk the waterways in north America and can be...
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    new propeller installation and test resoult

    Identical boats and motors could run different props, depending on how the boat is loaded, what the boat is used for. Other owners may do a lot of toy pulling or pack their boats with guests, so hard to compare the same prop. Once a prop is chosen for general purpose use, props can be custom...
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    new propeller installation and test resoult

    Once again, does the prop allow your engine to reach max operating rpm with a light load ! Typically a 4 blade prop uses approx 2" less pitch to achieve the max rpm on the motor over a 3 blade prop. Gotta make up for the extra blade. Weight means little, max rpm under wot is the formula needed.
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    Boat opinions

    I have a Jeep Cherokee ( 2015) that has a 4400 tow capacity but it does have a factory tow pkg.
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    new propeller installation and test resoult

    Typical running speed has no bearing on what prop you need. The props pitch needs to max the wot rpm of the motor, then it will be the correct match thru out your operating range
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    new propeller installation and test resoult

    All your testing at various speeds mean nothing except cruising information for yourself. The best prop for your engine and a long life expectancy is the one that gets your motor to max rpm with a lite load. Whether you choose a 3 or a 4 blade depends on whether you want or need a better hole...
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